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Women often think about their health – including their weight,
when they are planning a pregnancy.
Thinking about getting pregnant can be exciting. It is a great time to make healthy changes. By investing in your health now, you will have a healthy start to your pregnancy and beyond. Some experts recommend making healthy lifestyle changes 3 months before trying to get pregnant – but it’s never too early, or too late.
Being healthy involves having both a healthy body and good mental health. A healthy weight is one part of having a healthy body. Being overweight can increase the risks of complications in pregnancy and increase long-term health risks.
Healthful eating and physical activity are great ways to invest in your health. Eating lots of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and other foods are the key to healthful eating. And physical activity can be as simple as walking 30 minutes a day; it doesn’t have to mean buying a gym membership.
Making lifestyle changes can be challenging. Some women report that lack of time, other commitments, lack of money, and lack of support from their partner, family, or friends make it hard to change. Click on the links below for ideas on overcoming these roadblocks and for information about healthy weight, healthful eating, and physical activity during pregnancy.
Click on the links below to read more information on weight, healthy eating, and physical activity when pregnant. | 
